Min 02/21/2017CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Item 1 - Call to Order
Wichita Falls, Texas
Memorial Auditorium Building
February 21, 2017
The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas met in regular session on the above
date in the Council Chambers of the Memorial Auditorium Building at 8:30 o'clock a.m., with
the following members present.
Stephen Santellana - Mayor
Jesse Brown - Councilors
DeAndra Chenault -
Brian Hooker -
Romeo Montez -
Michael Smith -
Eric West -
Darron Leiker
City Manager
Kinley Hegglund
City Attorney
Tracy Norr
City Clerk
Mayor Santellana called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Item 2a - Invocation
Pastor Casey Burt, First Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
Item 2b - Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Santellana led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3 — Proclamation — Leadership Wichita Falls Day
8:33:16 AM
Mayor Santellana read a proclamation establishing February 21, 2017 as Leadership
Wichita Falls Day in Wichita Falls. He urged citizens to be involved and support the
organization.
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Larry Robinson, 5559 Huntington Lane, spoke about several ordinances that the city had
adopted in the past. He said several of those ordinances need to be repealed. He said the city
needs to take care of roads before annexing new territory.
Margie Reese, 1005 9'h Street, thanked the city council on behalf of the Alliance for Arts
and Culture and the arts community for the donation last year and the ongoing support for the
arts.
There were no other comments given.
Item 5 - 7b - Consent Items
8:41:29 AM
City Manager Darron Leiker gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda.
Moved by Councilor Chenault that the Consent Agenda be approved.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Smith, Hooker, Brown, Montez, West, and Chenault.
Nays: None
Item 5 - Approval of Minutes of the February 7, 2017 Regular Meeting of the Mayor and
City Council
Item 6 — Resolution #19-2017
RESOLUTION NO. 19-2017
Resolution Authorizing Award of Bid for the Purchase of Two (2) Aluminum Solid Waste
Transfer Trailers to East Manufacturing Corporation, in the Amount of $138,000.00
Item 7 - Receive Minutes
Minutes of the following committee were received:
(a) Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, January 10, 2017
(b) Planning and Zoning Commission, January 11, 2017
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Item 8a — Ordinance #05-2017
8:42:21 AM
ORDINANCE 05-2017
Ordinance Amending Chapter 102, Traffic and Vehicles, by the Addition of Article III,
Wireless Communication Device Use, to Prohibit the Use of Wireless Communication
Devices while Operating a Motor Vehicle; Providing a Repealer Clause; Providing for
Inclusion; Providing for Severability
Moved by Councilor Chenault that Ordinance No. 05-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor West.
Larry Robinson, 5559 Huntington Lane, said it seems the council needs to pass
ordinances to justify its existence. He said the ordinance will be focused on people on the north
side of town and will discriminate against those who can't afford hands-free devices. It will also
focus on young people. He said phone use should be treated like drunk driving.
Bryson Peterson, 4516 Barnett Road, said he supports the ordinance. Any type of
distracted driving is dangerous. He cited statistics and demographics supporting his stance. He
compared texting and driving to blood alcohol levels. He said he would prefer to only ban
texting but understands that would make enforcement difficult. He noted that driving is a
privilege, not a right and this ordinance is not government overreach.
Brian Shaver, 1512 Lamar, shared the company policy of Coca-Cola, which requires use
of hands-free equipment for all employees while driving. He said the most visible signs of their
company in town is their trucks. Their drivers are not allowed to talk on phones, even hands-
free.
Tish Beaver, 1601 Southwest Parkway, said TxDOT is available for public education or
public outreach. She said the TxDOT agency policy is similar to the draft ordinance.
Gaylon Martin, 4100 Weeks Park Lane, said he is a veteran and a Midwestern State
University student. He said the proposal is not overreach, it is a reaction. He said he has
seen near -accidents and reports of death due to cell phone use while driving. He said
enforcement of the law should not be difficult as the actions are generally visible. He said the
answer to distracted driving begins with accountability, and this ordinance would make them
accountable.
Les Aiken, 14 Colonial Drive, said he was hit by a driver two years ago and sustained
serious injuries but his family's scars are in excess to what he has endured. He said he
appreciates the consideration being given to the ordinance because it is a contentious issue.
Chief Borrego said the police department supports the ordinance. It has to do with
public safety. He said we don't need one more thing to increase the increasing daily deaths.
He added texting and driving is extremely dangerous and needs to be controlled.
Mayor Santellana said the council has received many comments about this issue.
Motion carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, Smith, Montez, and West
Nays: None
Item 8b — Ordinance #06-2017
9:09:48 AM
ORDINANCE 06-2017
Ordinance Making an Appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund for Texas Heart
Disease and Stroke Program Community -Clinical Linkages Grant in the Amount of
$17,000 Received from the Department of State Health Services and Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute Contract Accepting Same
Moved by Councilor West that Ordinance No. 06-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, Smith, Montez, and West
Nays: None
Item 8c — Ordinance #07-2017
9:12:39 AM
ORDINANCE 07-2017
Ordinance Making an Appropriation to the Special Revenue Fund for the Women, Infants
and Children (WIC) Program in the Amount of $12,000 Received from the Department of
State Health Services and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contract Accepting
Same
Moved by Councilor Brown that Ordinance No. 07-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hooker and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, Smith, Montez, and West
Nays: None
Item 9a — Resolution #20 -2017
9:15:04 AM
RESOLUTION NO. 20-2017
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Wichita Falls and the Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture to
Oversee Grant Allocations Funded by the City's Hotel Occupancy Tax
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Moved by Councilor West that Resolution No. 20-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, Smith, Montez, and West
Nays: None
Item 9b — Resolution #21 -2017
9:18:58 AM
RESOLUTION NO. 21-2017
Resolution Granting Permission to the Major Francis Grice Chapter, NSDAR to Place a
Vietnam War Memorial Sculpture on an Area Planned for a Veterans Plaza at Lake
Wichita
Moved by Councilor Brown that Resolution No. 21-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hooker.
Steve Garner said he is excited about the project and the opportunity to partner with the
Daughters of the American Revolution is exciting. The proposed Veterans Memorial Plaza is a
great fit for the area.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, Smith, Montez, and West
Nays: None
Item 9c — Resolution #22 -2017
9:21:52 AM
RESOLUTION NO. 22-2017
Resolution Awarding a Bid for a Six (6) Year Capital Lease Financing Agreement to
Signature Public Funding Corporation for Funding the Purchase of Various Fire
Apparatus in a Total Amount of $2,849,529.24
Moved by Councilor Hooker that Resolution No. 22-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, Smith, Montez, and West
Nays: None
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Item 9d — Resolution #23 -2017
9:24:39 AM
RESOLUTION NO. 23-2017
Resolution Authorizing Application to the State Homeland Security Grant Program
through the Office of the Governor for an Inflatable Tower Project in the Amount of
$15,125.00
Moved by Councilor Chenault that Resolution No. 23-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, Smith, Montez, and West
Nays: None
Item 9e — Resolution #24 -2017
9:27:15 AM
RESOLUTION NO. 24-2017
Resolution Awarding Bid and Contract for the 2017 Asphalt Street Rehabilitation Project
to Oldcastle Materials Texas, Inc. in the Amount of $1,597,516.00
Moved by Councilor Hooker that Resolution No. 24-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor West and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, Smith, Montez, and West
Nays: None
Item 9f — Resolution #25 -2017
9:29:11 AM
RESOLUTION NO. 25-2017
Resolution Awarding Bid and Contract for the Cypress 1987 Water Treatment Plant Filter
Control, Filter Valve and Clarifier Weir/Launder Improvements Project to J.S. Haren
Company in the Amount of $547,000.00
Moved by Councilor Brown that Resolution No. 25-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hooker and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, Smith, Montez, and West
Nays: None
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Item 9g — Resolution #26 -2017
9:31:42 AM
RESOLUTION NO. 26-2017
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Make Application to the Office of the
Governor, Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) in the Amount of $59,000.00
Moved by Councilor Chenault that Resolution No. 26-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hooker.
Beverly Ellis, 1605 Parkdale, asked if this software gave the ability to access the
municipal court system to help in identifying mismatched vehicle tags, vehicles, and citizens.
Chief Borrego said municipal court typically does not have the information needed.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, Smith, Montez, and West
Nays: None
Item 9h — Resolution #27 -2017
9:41:24 AM
RESOLUTION NO. 27-2017
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Make Application to the Office of the
Governor, Criminal Justice Division for a Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
Totaling up to $21,000.00
Moved by Councilor West that Resolution No. 27-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Brown and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, Smith, Montez, and West
Nays: None
Item 9i — Resolution #28 -2017
9:43:16 AM
RESOLUTION NO. 28-2017
Resolution Reducing the Rental Fee of the Mobile Stage for the Founders Lions Club for
the T -O Fair on September 12-16, 2017
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Moved by Councilor Hooker that Resolution No. 28-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, Smith, Montez, and West
Nays: None
Item 9m — Resolution #29 -2017
9:49:08 AM
RESOLUTION NO. 29-2017
Resolution Approving the Programs and Expenditures of the Wichita Falls Economic
Development Corporation (WFEDC) and Amending the Budget to Include up to $200,000
to Repair the Electrical System at the Former Stanley Tools facility
Moved by Councilor Hooker that Resolution No. 29-2017 be passed.
Motion seconded by Councilor Chenault.
Kevin Pearson told the council that the former Stanley Tools building was donated to the
city and the WFEDC is updating and repairing the building for future sale or lease. Last year a
squirrel got into the transformer in the building and messed up the electrical system. The entire
system is outdated and needs to be repaired. WFEDC has authorized up to $200,000 for
repairs. Mr. Pearson noted that costs may be lower, so any remaining funds will be left in the
WFEDC funds. If costs exceed $200,000, an additional request will be made.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, Smith, Montez, and West
Nays: None
Item 10a — Items of Concern to Members of the City Council
10:00:19 AM
Members of the City Council presented the following matters:
Councilor West asked about the implementation of the hands-free ordinance, particularly
those who are driving through the city. City Attorney Kinley Hegglund said there is a requirement that
signs be placed at all entrances to the city. Darron Leiker said we will also try to partner with TxDOT
to use their LED signs. The ordinance goes into effect in 30 days.
Councilor Brown thanked the staff for helping him with issues that have been happening
during the past couple of weeks.
Councilor Hooker thanked Leadership Wichita Falls for attending the meeting. He also
thanked those who spoke regarding the hands-free ordinance.
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Councilor Chenault welcomes the Leadership class. She said a neighborhood meeting is
being held this Saturday. Next week there will be a marker dedication to honor the first African-
American student at MSU.
Councilor Montez thanked the citizens for their response to the cell phone ordinance.
Mayor Santellana thanked the council. He said he did not realize how many responses the
council would get regarding the cell phone ordinance. He welcomed the class of 2017 back to future
meetings.
Item 11 —Appointment to Wichita-Wilbarger 9-1-1 District
10:05:16 AM
Moved by Councilor Hooker that Glenn Barham be appointed to serve on the Wichita
Wilbarger 9-1-1 District Board, with term to expire May 11, 2019.
Motion seconded by Councilor Smith and carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Santellana, Councilors Brown, Chenault, Hooker, Smith, Montez, and West
Nays: None
Item 12 — Executive Sessions
City Council went into Executive Session at 10:06:13 AM in accordance with Texas Government
Code §551.071.
City Council reconvened at 11:08:34 AM.
Mayor Santellana announced that no polls or votes were taken during Executive
Session.
Item 13 —Adjourn
City Council adjourned at 11:08:41 AM.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of March, 2017.
ph! n L. Santellana, Mayor
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ATTEST:
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Tracy B. Norr, TR TMMC, City Clerk
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